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September 5, 2026 β’ Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 5, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: East Carolina Pirates (0-1) takes on Alabama Crimson Tide (1-0) at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa.
East Carolina Pirates
Visiting Side
Record
0-1
Alabama Crimson Tide
Home Side
Record
1-0
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EAS
|
0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
|
ALA
|
10 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 48 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
9:30
Conor Talty 41 Yd Field Goal
Score
4:12
EJ Crowell 3 Yd Run (Conor Talty Kick)
Score
14:48
Daniel Hill 4 Yd Run (Conor Talty Kick)
Score
13:41
Jeremiah Melvin 1 Yd pass from Mitch Griffis (Noah Perez Kick)
Score
10:02
Daniel Hill 2 Yd Run (Conor Talty Kick)
Score
9:15
Yhonzae Pierre 27 Yd Interception Return (Conor Talty Kick)
Score
0:14
Keelon Russell 3 Yd Run (Conor Talty Kick)
Score
10:54
Noah Perez 34 Yd Field Goal
Score
14:57
Trae'shawn Brown 2 Yd Run (Conor Talty Kick)
Score
6:15
Conor Talty 21 Yd Field Goal
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
47%
East Carolina Pirates
VS
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Alabama Crimson Tide
Projected Score
EAS 24
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ALA 28
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
1 of 5 categories
East Carolina Pirates
STAT
Alabama Crimson Tide
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Alabama Crimson Tide plays on familiar turf at Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why East Carolina Pirates Could Win
East Carolina Pirates will need to win the turnover battle and sustain long drives.
Why Alabama Crimson Tide Could Win
Alabama Crimson Tide has the statistical edge across key metrics.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be which team controls the line of scrimmage and time of possession.
Game Details
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
100,077
Closing Odds
Line: ALA -28.5 | O/U: 52.5
Team Leaders
East Carolina Pirates Leaders
Trey Burke
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Michael Allen
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Trenton Cloud
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Alabama Crimson Tide Leaders
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
East Carolina Pirates (100.0%)
Alabama Crimson Tide (0.0%)
Total Submissions: 67 circles
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